Kingston Currents

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Amanda Brierley with Home Base Housing to discuss the addition of 10 beds to their In From The Cold emergency shelter in the face of dropping temperatures and growing demand. She also covers the latest updates from this week’s Kingston City Council meeting, including the decision to move f...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the end of Kingston Writersfest, folding after a 16-year run. Artistic Director Aara Macauley joins her to discuss the abrupt end and the impact on staff. Manager of Victory Grounds Ventures Paul Barbeau joins Lawrie to discuss a proposal for an new soccer stadium at Kingston’s Memorial Centre to...

The latest in Limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest on the Wolfe Islander IV breakdown, as Islanders and municipal officials call for better ferry service. She sits down with Lionhearts CEO Travis Blackmoore to discuss the opening seven new supportive housing on Brock St.. Lawrie also dives into a $20M film studio project coming to Kingston&#8...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie investigates the impact of the ongoing Canada Post strike on local non-profit and charity organizations, and how donors are overcoming the new challenge. She covers the outcome of Meadowbrook-Strathcona Councillor Jeff McLaren’s integrity investigation after being accused of leaking confidential informat...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie sits down with Kingston’s very own drag superstar Tyffanie Morgan as she heads into her silver jubilee year, marking 25 years of entertaining as a drag artist. To mark the occasion, she is inviting other Kingston-based performers to submit projects for “Limestone to Limelight: Kingston’s Drag History and Futur...

In this episode of Kingston Currents , CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie brings you stories ranging from key highlights of recent city council meetings to the exciting events marking the start of Kingston’s holiday season. She sits down with guests from the City of Kingston and the Downtown Kingston BIA to dive deep into the latest updates.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the kickoff of the 2024 Kingston General Hospital (KGH) Auxiliary Teddy Bear campaign, this year taking on an ambitious goal. She covers the appearance of a 15-foot wooden Trojan Horse at Kingston Health Sciences Centre yesterday, part of CUPE’s Ontario Council of Hospital Unions (OCHU-CUPE) and the Ont...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers an especially busy week in Limestone City. She sits down with Ban Righ Centre Director Susan Belyea, celebrating 50 years of the centre supporting women on Queen’s University campus. Kingston Symphony Director Evan Mitchell joins Lawrie to discuss their first ever Relaxed Performance  this weekend...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist breaks the news of the closure of Loving Spoonful after 16 years serving the Kingston community, sitting down with the organization’s Treasurer Judy Peterson. She also dives into the latest art exhibition from the Agnes Etherington Art Centre, Talkin’ Back to Johnny Mac , artists and curators returning to the forme...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers the latest updates from the city, including a deep dive into the inaugural Kingston Climate Expo. She also sits down with Kingston School Of Art Director Victoria Smyth to chat about new opportunities for students at KSOA. Tune in for these stories and more!

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers Why It’s imPossible , a play written by Kingston’s own Sophia Fabiilli, set to make its world premiere at the Kingston Grand Theatre tonight, an exploration of the complexities of modern parenthood and gender identity. Lawrie also discusses the recent extended closure of the Integrated Care Hub (ICH) following the stabbings on Mont...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie dives into new research conducted on the rise in need for pediatric care at Kingston Health Sciences Centre, and a new event at this years Open Farm Days lineup approaching this weekend. Also included in this episode is a reminder of the upcoming seniors theatre group production at The Spire next week, All I Really Need To Know I Learned...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie dives into the latest local news, including the creation of a for-and-by seniors theatre group gearing up for their first performance at The Spire, an update on the Lemoine Point Farm property, progress on the city’s first fully inclusive and accessible playground, and the Loving Spoonful Block Party thi...

In this episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers the latest in arts & culture news, the upcoming launch of the Wolfe Island IV ferry, and more.

This episode of Kingston Currents covers all things Kick & Push and TK Fringe, 2024, Featuring interviews with representatives and performers in this year’s innovative theatre festival.

In today’s episode, we cover the launch of the Anti-Racist Kingston campaign last Friday, the latest updates on the LaSalle Causeway Closure, and more.

In this episode, Broadcast Journalist Christena Lawrie covers a new innovative and accessible option for Kingstonians to contribute to the city’s sustainability goals, a new lease on life for the Sleeping Cabins project, and 12 new businesses launched by local youth this summer with Kingston Economic Development’s Summer Company program.

The latest in limestone local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

In today’s episode, we cover a possible future for Lemoine Point Farm as an Indigenous cultural and creative centre with the LodgePole Arts Alliance. Next, a $1M grant which will allow hospitals in Southeastern Ontario to explore utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence, sitting down with Dr. David Pichora to discuss how this could impact KHSC. Finally, we sit down with performers and organize...

In today’s episode of Kingston Currents, host Christena Lawrie covers a possible future for Lemoine Point Farm as an Indigenous arts centre, City Council’s discussion on a nighttime train whistle ban at their last meeting, and Kingston’s chapter of the Give 30 Campaign raising a new record total for the Partners in Mission Food Bank.  

the latest in local news with CFRC’s Broadcast Journalist, Christena Lawrie.

In today’s episode of Kingston Currents, we will be talking about a heartwarming reunion at Grenville Park that took place last weekend, former residents coming from far and wide to celebrate the neighbourhood and reconnect. Next, we will be getting into the central motion of this week’s Kingston City Council meeting, some messages directly from the City of Kingston, and more.

In this episode of Kingston Currents, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie sits down with Jesse Bell of the Independent Wreslting Academy to dive into a unique fundraiser for a local wrestler’s mother battling ALS. Marijo Cuerrier, CEO of Downtown Kingston BIA, stops by to chat about the BIA’s latest initiative, “Blooms: Downtown Kingston Flowerbed Project.”

In today’s episode, CFRC’s Christena Lawrie talks Downtown Kingston BIA’s latest project ‘Blooms: The Downtown Kingston Flowerbed Project’. She gives the rundown on invasive species in Kingston with an expert from the Invasive Species Centre. Next, she dives into the highly anticipated S.S. Keewatin launch party taking place at the Great Lakes Museum this Saturday. She also...